Warehouse Material Handler I

Ryder • Edison, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse Material Handler to support its facility in Edison, New Jersey. The role handles frozen and perishable foods in a warehouse environment, using or learning to operate powered industrial equipment such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks. The position includes warehouse training and requires work according to contract performance guidelines and health and safety methods.

The work may involve loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, cycle counting, product auditing and staging, truck loading and unloading, warehouse paperwork, and supporting an automated packing system during production hours. Starting pay is $19.50 per hour, paid weekly. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off starting at 30 days, an employee stock purchase discount, and employee discounts. Safety gear is provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of related warehouse and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator's license and certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Thorough, dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a good attendance record.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and accuracy, including under pressure.
• Ability to lift and/or push or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work using health and safety methods.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule across various work shifts.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions that may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Perform duties within the performance measurement guidelines of the contract.
• Accurately pick and pack, audit, tote-induct, and stage products, and load and unload trucks.
• Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork, such as picking sheets, returns, and bills of lading.
• Provide technical and maintenance support for aspects of the automated packing system during the core production shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• On-the-job paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off starting at 30 days
• Employee stock purchase discount of 15%
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED